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What to Eat with Braces in the First Week

Key Takeaways Stick to soft foods in the first week to reduce pain and protect brackets and wires. Great first-week choices include smoothies, yogurt, mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs, pasta, soups,...

What to Eat with Braces in the First Week

Key Takeaways Stick to soft foods in the first week to reduce pain and protect brackets and wires. Great first-week choices include smoothies, yogurt, mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs, pasta, soups,...

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How to Clean a Mouth Guard without Damaging It?

Key Takeaways 1. Rinse Immediately after Use: Rinse your mouth guard under cool or lukewarm water after each use to remove saliva and debris. 2. Gentle Cleaning: Use a soft-bristled...

How to Clean a Mouth Guard without Damaging It?

Key Takeaways 1. Rinse Immediately after Use: Rinse your mouth guard under cool or lukewarm water after each use to remove saliva and debris. 2. Gentle Cleaning: Use a soft-bristled...

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Mouth Guard for Teeth Grinding: Choosing the Ri...

Key Takeaways A well-fitting mouth guard should stay snug and secure without slipping or requiring you to clench your jaw. Custom-fit guards are usually made from high-quality, durable materials like...

Mouth Guard for Teeth Grinding: Choosing the Ri...

Key Takeaways A well-fitting mouth guard should stay snug and secure without slipping or requiring you to clench your jaw. Custom-fit guards are usually made from high-quality, durable materials like...

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Sleep Apnea Mouth Guards vs. CPAP: Which Works ...

Key Takeaways CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) – How it Works: How it Works: Delivers a continuous stream of air pressure through a mask, keeping the airway open during sleep....

Sleep Apnea Mouth Guards vs. CPAP: Which Works ...

Key Takeaways CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) – How it Works: How it Works: Delivers a continuous stream of air pressure through a mask, keeping the airway open during sleep....

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Mouth Guards: Types, Benefits, and How to Choos...

Key Takeaways Mouth guards protect your teeth, jaw, and soft tissues during sports or from nighttime grinding. Types of mouth guards include stock, boil-and-bite, custom-fitted, night guards, and sports-specific designs....

Mouth Guards: Types, Benefits, and How to Choos...

Key Takeaways Mouth guards protect your teeth, jaw, and soft tissues during sports or from nighttime grinding. Types of mouth guards include stock, boil-and-bite, custom-fitted, night guards, and sports-specific designs....

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How Long to Wear Aligners for Fast Results

What You’ll Learn Daily Wear Time: Aligners should be worn for 20-22 hours per day, only removed for eating, drinking, and oral hygiene. Treatment Duration: The total treatment time can...

How Long to Wear Aligners for Fast Results

What You’ll Learn Daily Wear Time: Aligners should be worn for 20-22 hours per day, only removed for eating, drinking, and oral hygiene. Treatment Duration: The total treatment time can...

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Retrognathia: Causes & Treatment

Think about standing in front of a mirror, seeing the light gently glimmer off the slight overthrust of your chin, but something about your profile seems to feel slightly recessed....

Retrognathia: Causes & Treatment

Think about standing in front of a mirror, seeing the light gently glimmer off the slight overthrust of your chin, but something about your profile seems to feel slightly recessed....

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Do-It-Yourself Dental Impressions: Are They Acc...

At-home teeth straightening is gaining immense traction. And it’s been made possible thanks to do-it-yourself dental impression kits. Like, imagine you don’t have to visit your dentist for both the...

Do-It-Yourself Dental Impressions: Are They Acc...

At-home teeth straightening is gaining immense traction. And it’s been made possible thanks to do-it-yourself dental impression kits. Like, imagine you don’t have to visit your dentist for both the...

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Tooth Impression Kit for Aligners or Veneers: W...

Imagine fixing your smile without stepping into a dental clinic, no scary chairs, no waiting rooms, no awkward conversations while your mouth is wide open. Sounds too good to be...

Tooth Impression Kit for Aligners or Veneers: W...

Imagine fixing your smile without stepping into a dental clinic, no scary chairs, no waiting rooms, no awkward conversations while your mouth is wide open. Sounds too good to be...

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Recessed Lower Jaw: A Common Orthodontic Concern

Have you ever noticed someone’s side profile where their chin seems to sit unusually far back? Or have you ever gone up to a mirror only to see that the...

Recessed Lower Jaw: A Common Orthodontic Concern

Have you ever noticed someone’s side profile where their chin seems to sit unusually far back? Or have you ever gone up to a mirror only to see that the...

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The Complete Guide to Teeth Whitening Kits: Typ...

This is surely true that a smile can be an impression that lasts longer. The high demand for teeth whitening kits has become associated with the growing number of individuals...

The Complete Guide to Teeth Whitening Kits: Typ...

This is surely true that a smile can be an impression that lasts longer. The high demand for teeth whitening kits has become associated with the growing number of individuals...

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Can You Use a Retainer as a Night Guard? Expert Advice?

Can You Use a Retainer as a Night Guard? Expert...

Table of Contents Understanding the Purpose: Night Guard vs Retainer Function What’s a Retainer? What’s a Night Guard? How Are Retainers and Night Guards Different? Are Retainers and Night Guards...

Can You Use a Retainer as a Night Guard? Expert...

Table of Contents Understanding the Purpose: Night Guard vs Retainer Function What’s a Retainer? What’s a Night Guard? How Are Retainers and Night Guards Different? Are Retainers and Night Guards...

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